Man City players feel this season can be special – Silva
Bernardo Silva admits Manchester City’s players believe this season could be special with a clean sweep of trophies still possible.
Banyana trio bring newly acquired international flavour
Banyana Banyana trio Rhoda Mulaudzi, Refiloe Jane and Leandra Smeda, who recently signed their first international contracts will bring a new perspective to the national team.
Sarri: Chelsea must improve to finish in top 4
Maurizio Sarri was mystified by Chelsea’s sudden drop-off at Everton and admitted a Premier League top-four finish would be ‘impossible’ if they do not improve.
Matic urges United not to let top-four bid slip away
Nemanja Matic insists Manchester United cannot blow their bid for a top-four finish in the Premier League but backed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to solve any problems.
Saffas: Mothiba nets while Dolly, Zungu get vital minutes
Lebo Mothiba found his scoring touch as he netted in Strasbourgs draw over the weekend. The goal would have pleased Stuart Baxter with the forward linking up with the Bafana Bafana squad, as would have the runouts of Bongani Zungu and Keagan Dolly in France.
We could have done better – Middendorp
Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp felt his side should have walked away with maximum points against SuperSport United.
PSL wrap: Wits revive title hopes, Chiefs hold SSU
Mamelodi Sundowns moved to the top of the PSL standings, while Bidvest Wits reignited their title hopes with a win over Bloemfontein Celtic in last week’s action of the Absa Premiership, writes DYLAN APPOLIS.
Valverde: Messi’s brilliance transcends rivalries
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde admitted the brilliance of Lionel Messi transcends club rivalries after the Argentina superstar received a standing ovation from Real Betis fans.
Richarlison, Sigurdsson fire Everton past Chelsea
Everton eased the pressure on Marco Silva and dented Chelsea’s top-four hopes with a morale-boosting 2-0 win at Goodison Park on Sunday.
Man City draw Brighton in FA Cup semis
Manchester City will face Brighton and Hove Albion in the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley after the draw took place on Sunday afternoon.